Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-08-24 — Live Updates

06:16 UTC

Zelensky says Ukraine had no role in Nord Stream sabotage

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was never involved in operations linked to the Nord Stream 2 sabotage. He said Kyiv is ready to cooperate with the ongoing German investigation and that Ukraine's prosecutor general and foreign ministry remain in contact with Berlin.

Reuters / Bloomberg via wires

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06:16 UTC

Ozon says multiple logistics hubs hit in third night of warehouse strikes

Russian retailer Ozon and regional officials reported drone attacks on logistics sites across southern Russia, including facilities in Dagestan and Adygea, with fires and evacuations. Reporting describes this as a third consecutive night of Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russian retail warehouses after earlier Wildberries and Samara-area hits.

Military Summary / Reuters / Kyiv Independent

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UK PM Burnham visits Kyiv, clears SCALP missile data for local production

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day for his first overseas trip in office. London said it will let defence firm MBDA release classified information on UK components for the French SCALP long-range missile so Ukraine can set up local assembly lines with France.

BBC / GOV.UK

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